What to do if the vulva itches in hot weather

Vulvar itching is a very troublesome problem for women. The vulva is a very private place. If other parts of the body itch, you can scratch it, but if the private parts itch, women will scratch it implicitly. In that case, they can only endure it, which is really painful. So what should we do about vulvar itching caused by cold and dampness? How is vulvar itching treated?

What to do if vulvar itching caused by cold and dampness

1. Vulvar itching caused by cold and dampness is caused by bacteria. First clean the vulva, then apply livanol solution or boric acid cleansing solution to the private parts for at least 10 minutes. After it dries, you can apply active zinc oxide ointment or diphenhydramine cream to relieve itching. If the itching is severe, you can take chlorpheniramine orally for treatment.

2. Women should pay attention to the hygiene of their private parts, keep the vulva clean and comfortable, do not take a sitz bath, and do not have sex during menstruation. During menstruation, they should change sanitary napkins frequently, do not use soap to clean the vulva, and wear loose underwear to avoid cold and dampness in the private parts and itching.

3. Patients with private parts itching due to dampness and cold should pay attention to their diet during the treatment period. It is best to eat light flavors. Do not eat spicy and irritating foods, such as chili peppers, pepper, onions, ginger, garlic, etc. Do not eat foods with high incidence of seafood, especially fish, shrimp, crabs, chicken breast, duck, etc. Do not eat greasy or fried foods.

Vulvar itching medical care

1. The diet should be based on light taste, avoid spicy food and irritating ingredients, quit smoking and drinking, and do not use irritating soaps, perfumed soaps, and shower gels. Irritating lotions will not only destroy the acid and alkaline environment of the skin, but will also cause vulvar inflammation to worsen. Vulvar cleaning liquid can use some mild and safe antibacterial washes, such as Silianhua Shenzi Lu antibacterial wash, which is composed of three Chinese medicinal materials: Sophora flavescens, wild chrysanthemum, and Cnidium monnieri. It has been formulated with the best formula for antibacterial and antipruritic effects through modern scientific research. The antibacterial rate against Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans, and Escherichia coli is over 90%.